Paralegal
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Paralegal program is designed to provide students with the education for a paralegal career. The program covers substantive and procedural areas of law, including legal ethics, civil procedure, criminal procedure, legal research and legal writing. The program provides students with legal skill sets, preparing students for industry certification and employment in a multitude of legal settings. Students may also pursue an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Paralegal.
Details
Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Paralegal (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5685
Total credits required
36-39
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Define the boundaries of the paralegal career field. (CRE101, ENG101, ENG107, PAR101, PAR104, PAR106)
- Explain the duties assigned and the responsibilities delegated to paralegals, including the knowledge of legal ethics. (CRE101, ENG101, ENG107, PAR101, PAR104, PAR106)
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a culturally responsive manner with lawyers, clients, witnesses, court personnel, co-workers and other legal/business professionals. (CRE101, ENG101, ENG107, PAR101, PAR102, PAR103, PAR104, PAR112, PAR114)
- Analyze factual and legal information for use in preparing legal documents. (BPC110, CIS105, CRE101, ENG101, ENG107, PAR102, PAR103)
- Research print and electronic sources. (BPC110, CIS105, CRE101, ENG101, ENG107, PAR102, PAR103)
- Analyze legal sources including statutes, rules of court, rules of evidence, case law and regulations, and apply them to a given set of facts. (BPC110, CIS105, CRE101, ENG101, ENG107, PAR102, PAR103)
- Describe the sources of law, hierarchy and powers of various state and federal courts. (CRE101, ENG101, ENG107, PAR102, PAR106)
- Demonstrate the paralegal's role during a legal matter, including preparing pleadings, motions, discovery and other documents. (BPC110, CIS105, CRE101, ENG101, ENG107, PAR101, PAR106, PAR112, PAR114, PAR224)
- Analyze substantive and procedural areas of law, including legal ethics, civil procedure, criminal procedure, legal writing, and legal research. (BPC110, CIS105, CRE101, ENG101, ENG107, PAR104, PAR106, PAR112, PAR114, PAR206, PAR208, PAR224)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 36-39 | |
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) | 3 |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment | 0-3 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 3 |
| PAR101 | Introduction to the Paralegal Profession | 3 |
| PAR102 | Paralegal Research, Analysis, and Writing I | 3 |
| PAR103 | Paralegal Research, Analysis, and Writing II | 3 |
| PAR104 | Ethics for the Paralegal | 3 |
| PAR106 | Legal Foundations for Paralegals | 3 |
| PAR112 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
| PAR114 | Civil Litigation II | 3 |
| PAR206 | Paralegal Business Law | 3 |
| PAR208 | Introduction to Tort Law | 3 |
| PAR224 | Law Office Technology for the Paralegal | 3 |
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